Handbook
Resident Rights
Policies
COVID
Fact or Fiction
100

This activity is prohibited within the facility and outside within 20 feet of facility structures, including in the MC patio area.

What is tobacco use and smoking

100

This resident right ensures the facility maintains visiting hours and policies that permit and encourage the visiting of residents by friends and relatives.

What is the resident's right to receive visitors

100

"Code Blue" is used to alert staff to this type of emergency.

What is a medical emergency.

100

Per the CDC, these reduce the risk of COVID-19, including the risk of severe illness and death among those who are fully vaccinated.

What is vaccines

100

Peaceful Pines has audio and video surveillance capable cameras located in all areas of the facility, including the break room.

What is FALSE! These cameras are only installed in work-related areas.

200

This "holiday" was added following the benefits survey completed in 2021. Non-exempt employees who work on this day will receive time and a half pay for the hours they work.

What is your birthday

200

This resident right allows residents to be notified of any changes in their care or treatment.

What is choice in planning care

200

This code is used to alert staff to an active shooter situation in the facility.

What is Code Silver

200

Possible side effects of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine include pain, redness, and swelling in this location.

What is the arm where you got the shot

200

Employees are entitled to 2 meals provided by the kitchen per shift worked.

What is FALSE! One meal per shift. Respect the rules so that everyone else does not suffer the consequences. (We have also started tracking and charging for anyone who is receiving additional meals per shift, including from the buffet.)

300

Per the attendance policy, this is the number of points accrued for infractions that will result in termination.

What is 6

300

A resident or their designated representative may voice this (written or verbally) without discrimination or reprisal. This may relate to treatment furnished or not furnished, the behavior of other residents, and infringement of resident rights.

What is grievances
300

Staff will escort and direct residents here in the event of a tornado/severe weather.

What is away from windows to an inner hall on the lowest level of the facility.

300

Side effects may occur within this time frame of getting the vaccine.

What is within a day or two.

300

Receiving COVID-19 vaccines will cause infertility.

What is FALSE! (See Exhibit A)

400

This is the location of the Hazard Communication Program, which goes over the dangers of all known hazardous chemicals used at Peaceful Pines.

What is next to the fireplace in the front lobby

400

These may be met by honoring a resident's request to see a clergyman.

What is spiritual needs
400

You will contact these two individuals of Peaceful Pines staff in the event of a power outage.

What is maintenance and the administrator.

400

This COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people ages 5 and older.

 What is Pfizer-BioNTech.

400

You can donate your own earned PTO to a coworker in need or to a pool that others can borrow from.

What is TRUE! This is part of our voluntary PTO donation program.

500

This is the maximum number of weeks of paid leave provided by Peaceful Pines for FMLA-specific approved absences. Employees must use PTO or take unpaid leave for any remaining weeks of the full 12 weeks as necessary.

What is 4

500

Providing residents freedom from physical or chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience is a part of this resident right.

What is quality of life

500

Peaceful Pines forbids re-sheathing or recapping of these to eliminate or minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

What is contaminated needles
500

Studies have shown that COVID-19 vaccine protection declines over time, especially with this variant. Because of this, getting a booster shot can enhance or restore protection against COVID-19.

What is Omicron.

500

Peaceful Pines has a benefit that can be used for daycare services.

What is TRUE! This is part of our FSA that is available this year.